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Title / Repair and/or overhaul aircraft fixed pitch propeller assemblies
Level / 4 / Credits / 12
Purpose / People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to repair and/or overhaul aircraft fixed pitch propeller assemblies; locate defects; repair and/or overhaul propellers; test and adjust propellers; and complete the repair and/or overhaul task.
Classification / Aeronautical Engineering > Aircraft Powerplant Repair and Overhaul
Available grade / Achieved
Explanatory notes
1All tasks are to be carried out in accordance with enterprise procedures, the enterprise being the organisation carrying outthe work. Enterprise procedures referred to in this unit standard aretheapplicable procedures found in the following:enterprise exposition;manufacturer publications;Government and local body legislation;airworthiness authority requirements.
2Repair and/or overhaul activities are those usually carried out in a specialist bay or workshop.
3This unit standard covers aircraft fixed pitch wooden and metal propellers.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Prepare to repair and/or overhaul aircraft fixed pitch propeller assemblies.
Evidence requirements
1.1Task is determined by reviewing maintenance documentation and enterprise procedures.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – confirm fault, repair, overhaul, modify.
1.2Propeller identity is confirmed with documentation by comparing serial and part numbers.
1.3Work area is prepared and resources obtained and checked in accordance with enterprise procedures.
Rangepublications, materials, tools, equipment, safety equipment, environmental conditions established.
1.4Propeller is prepared for repair and/or overhaul in accordance with enterprise procedures.
Rangeclean, inspect, assess economics of carrying out repair or overhaul.
1.5Next task is determined and documented in accordance with enterprise procedures.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – locate defects, repair, overhaul, test, adjust, complete the task.
Outcome 2
Locate defects.
Evidence requirements
2.1Defects are located using troubleshooting techniques appropriate to the defect indications in accordance with enterprise procedures.
2.2Defects found during troubleshooting are reported and documented in accordance with enterprise procedures.
Outcome 3
Repair and/or overhaul propellers.
Evidence requirements
3.1Propeller is disassembled in accordance with enterprise procedures.
Rangeclean, label, preserve, segregate.
3.2Defects found during disassembly are reported and documented in accordance with enterprise procedures.
Rangeblade angles, dimensions, surface finish, corrosion, contouring, damage.
3.3Rectification action is determined and documented in accordance with enterprise procedures.
3.4Replacement parts are procured and verified as authentic and serviceable in accordance with enterprise procedures.
Rangeidentify, inspect.
3.5Defects are rectified in accordance with enterprise procedures.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – replace parts, modify, blend, scurf, contour, adjust angles and/or dimensions, balance, polish, straighten bent or twisted blades.
3.6Propeller is assembled in accordance with enterprise procedures.
3.7Inspections are obtained in accordance with enterprise procedures.
Outcome 4
Test and adjust propellers.
Evidence requirements
4.1Propeller is prepared for testing in accordance with enterprise procedures.
4.2Propeller is tested and adjusted in accordance with enterprise procedures.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – troubleshoot, functionally test, calibrate, adjust, document adjustments and performance.
4.3Inspections are obtained in accordance with enterprise procedures.
Outcome 5
Complete the repair and/or overhaul task.
Evidence requirements
5.1Propeller is prepared for use, storage, or transit in accordance with enterprise procedures.
Rangelocking, inhibiting, blanking, packing.
5.2Resources are checked for serviceability and returned to service or storage in accordance with enterprise procedures.
Rangetools, equipment, safety equipment, publications.
5.3Leftover parts and materials are disposed of in accordance with enterprise procedures.
Rangeserviceable, unserviceable, surplus, waste, scrap, hazardous.
5.4Documentation is completed in accordance with enterprise procedures.
5.5Work area is left in a state thatenables the next task to begin in accordance with enterprise procedures.
Planned review date / 31 December 2018Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / 20 June 1995 / 31 December 2016
Revision / 2 / 7 August 1997 / 31 December 2016
Revision / 3 / 8 May 2001 / 31 December 2016
Review / 4 / 25 September 2006 / 31 December 2016
Review / 5 / 18 June 2014 / N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0028
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